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BK51 BGK

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,810 mi
Last recorded123,810 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 BGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 123,810 miles

Central exhaust flange corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2026 109,532 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 109,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 115,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,897 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 106,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 83,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 101,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,863 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 66,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 49,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 67,729 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BK51 BGK is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,909 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 BGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 8 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK51 BGK registered?

BK51 BGK is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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